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He felt guilt after breaking the vase.
What does Guilt mean?
Guilt is the feeling or fact of doing wrong.
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The feeling of having done something wrong; also responsibility for a wrong action.
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Guilt can help someone admit a mistake and make things right.
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The word guilt can describe an emotion or legal responsibility for wrongdoing.
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GUILT means guilt is the feeling or fact of doing wrong.
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MeaningGuilt is the feeling or fact of doing wrong.
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Responsible for wrongdoing or feeling guilt.
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